Isolated Posterior Malleolar Fracture of Ankle Occurring with Total Knee Arthroplasty in Severe Osteoporotic Patient
- Author:
Kwang Kyoun KIM
1
Author Information
1. Department of Orthopedic Surgery, College of Medicine, Konyang University, Daejeon, Korea. ajouos@hanmail.net
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Osteoporosis;
Total knee arthroplasty;
Posterior malleolar fracture
- MeSH:
Ankle Fractures;
Ankle;
Arthroplasty;
Humans;
Knee;
Osteoporosis;
Publications
- From:Journal of Korean Society of Osteoporosis
2014;12(2):67-70
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
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Abstract:
There are numerous reports of fractures associated with total knee arthroplasty. But, to our knowledge, isolated posterior malleolus fracture associated with TKR has not previously been reported. Here, we report a case of isolated posterior malleolar fracture that occurred with total knee arthroplasty. The patient was informed that data concerning the case would be submitted for publication.
